Who handles protest decisions in baseball games?

• A. To adjudicate protests or forward them to the designated governing body.
• B. To award a forfeit and end the game.
• C. The league commissioner.
• D. The on-field crew decides internally.

Answer: (C)

In this context, protests are resolved by the authority that governs the competition. When a protest is raised about a rule interpretation or its application, the umpire notes the protest and the game may be paused, but the final ruling is issued by the designated governing body—typically the state high school association or the official governing authority for that sport. The on-field crew does not decide the protest internally, and the league commissioner isn’t the usual arbiter for these decisions in NFHS baseball. This process ensures an authoritative, consistent ruling across games.